The Dallas Cowboys are facing a critical juncture in their 2025 season, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as they prepare to take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday. With superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons now suiting up for the Green Bay Packers, every game on the Cowboys’ schedule has taken on magnified importance. The loss of Parsons has left Dallas’ defense without its former margin of error, forcing an all-hands-on-deck approach to compensate for the void. Now, a shocking update on star cornerback Trevon Diggs has Cowboys Nation on high alert, casting a major shadow over the upcoming Bears showdown.
Defensive Woes Mount for Dallas
The Cowboys’ defense has struggled early in the 2025 season, ranking 27th in points allowed and a dismal 30th in total yards surrendered through two games. Last weekend, they narrowly escaped with a 37-34 overtime victory against the New York Giants, a team with a mediocre offense. While Dallas managed to hold the Giants scoreless in the extra period, the 37 points allowed underscored the defensive vulnerabilities that have emerged in the post-Parsons era. The offseason departure of defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to the Seattle Seahawks has further weakened the Cowboys’ edge rush, leaving them with little pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
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Now, the Cowboys face the possibility of entering Sunday’s game without one of their most reliable defenders. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafalo, cornerback Trevon Diggs was added to the injury report on Saturday with a knee ailment and is listed as questionable. This development is particularly concerning given Diggs’ history of knee issues, including a torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him for most of the 2023 season. Diggs, a second-round pick out of Alabama in 2020, has been a cornerstone of Dallas’ secondary, earning Pro Bowl nods in 2021 and 2022. His 2021 campaign was particularly dominant, as he led the NFL with 11 interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, and recorded 21 passes defended.
Diggs’ Injury Compounds Existing Concerns
Diggs’ questionable status is a major blow to an already depleted Cowboys defense. The team has also ruled out cornerback DaRon Bland due to a right foot injury, further thinning the secondary. Bland, who made NFL history in 2023 with five pick-sixes, has been limited to just eight of a possible 19 games since the start of 2024. Without Diggs and Bland, Dallas faces the daunting task of containing a Chicago Bears offense that, despite an 0-2 start, possesses significant playmaking potential.
The Bears’ Offensive Threat
The Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams, may be winless, but they are far from a pushover. Williams, a highly touted rookie with exceptional natural talent, has the ability to exploit defensive weaknesses. His primary weapons, wide receivers D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze, are capable of stretching the field and creating matchup nightmares. For a Cowboys secondary potentially missing two of its top cornerbacks, slowing down this duo will be no small feat. Dallas’ lack of edge pressure only heightens the challenge, as Williams could have ample time to find his receivers downfield.
A Looming Showdown with Parsons
As if the Bears game weren’t enough, the Cowboys face an even more emotionally charged matchup the following week when they return home to host Micah Parsons and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 28. The trade of Parsons, a generational talent, has left a gaping hole in Dallas’ defense and added pressure on the entire roster to step up. Facing their former star so soon after his departure will be a test of both skill and mental fortitude for the Cowboys.
Can Dallas Rise to the Challenge?
With their defense reeling and key players either injured or departed, the Cowboys are in a precarious position. The questionable status of Trevon Diggs only amplifies the urgency for the rest of the unit to rally together. Head coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer will need to devise a game plan that maximizes their remaining talent while masking their deficiencies. For Cowboys Nation, the hope is that the team can weather this storm and emerge stronger, but the road ahead looks daunting.
Sunday’s clash with the Bears is more than just another game—it’s a critical test of Dallas’ resilience. A win could provide a much-needed boost as they prepare to face Parsons and the Packers. A loss, however, could signal deeper troubles for a team already struggling to find its identity without its former defensive anchors. All eyes will be on Diggs’ status and the Cowboys’ ability to rise to the occasion in Chicago.
